I've hauled kayaks on a lot of racks, trucks, trailers, etc., and have never had to really tighten down on my ropes (simple 5/16th inch nylon rope with trucker's hitch). The key is having the boat sit on something that isn't slick. For most of my racks, that equates to a layer of the grey kayaker's foam sold at most kayak shops. Once you put just a little pressure on them, they're almost as good as non-skid.

For years I've hauled kayaks with just two ropes across the hull, nothing on the bow or stern. In thousands of miles, I have yet to have one move an inch.

Congrats to you. I also have a Malone trailer and love it. Last week, I picked up my 2 Revo 11's and have them on Malone j bars. I also have kayak stackers and foam blocks so I can carry 4 boats on the trailer.

Yes, I'm liking the Malone trailer a lot. It has the retractable tongue for easy storage and the Malone square bar system where I can haul my bikes on it too. Or like you said Ptbrown haul 4 kayaks.

Normally I am a big fanboy of aluminum since I hate rust...but this trailer is sturdy and packed with useable features. I plan on getting the 78" bars, plastic trunk, and spare tire carrier along with two sets of J bars.

So far I am very happy with the Malone trailer.

I have not taken the PA out yet. I'm really looking forward to it later today.

<<<Loose or tight, rope or straps, rack or trailer, upside down or right side up, it doesn't matter -- simply pass a line through the drivewell (or scupper as an alternate) >>>>

Roadrunner, that is a great suggestion. I've been hauling for many years and never thought of that. Sometimes the obvious gets by us.

If I may.....On the next picture with those binders and hooks upon themselves, I would never suggest that. I've used those open hook types many times with atvs and trailers and such. More than once I came back to find slack in the nylon and the hook loose and/or dangling. A few good quality locking caribiners on the closed side of that hook would accomplish the same and never come loose and dangle, tearing up your stuff or coming loose in traffic. It's not as bad on hard gear where you can crank the binders down hard, but soft kayaks might be more prone.